The historic move means boys
and
girls will soon experience the values-based, life-changing, Instagram-worthy moments offered in all of Scouting’s programs — from Cub Scouting all the way to Scouting’s highest honor, the rank of Eagle Scout.
Cub Scouting will be available to girls beginning in 2018.
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Implementing the Lions
Program into your pack
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Lion is transitioning from a Pilot to an official Cub Scout rank and program taking effect for the 2018-2019 program year. Recognizing the success of the national Lion pilot program, the Boy Scouts of America’s Board of Directors have approved integrating Lions into the Cub Scout program empowering chartered partners with packs to offer the experience to kindergarten-age children nationwide.
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Give Us Feedback
April 2018-Sagamore Poll Question
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Is your pack interested in learning more about our Lions Program?
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May 11-13, 2018
Spring OA Weekend -Fri., May 11th, 6pm—Sun., May 13th 10 am (Cary Camp) All OA members are expected to come out for cheerful service and fellowship. Ordeal and Brotherhood Honor inductions will be conducted.
Lodge Meeting will be held at the event.
More Information
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Squints and Ham's Backyard BBQ
Friday, July 6, 2018 • 7:05 PM
VS. West Virginia
Come out for the game and to watch The Sandlot on the video board or spend the night camping on the field!
(Pre-game tailgate starts at 5:35)
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National Youth Leadership Training
NYLT will be one single course held over the span of two meetings. The first will be
July 13-15
, and the second will be
July 20-22
. Both events will be held at Camp Buffalo.
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Unit Trainings for School Night to Join Scouting Campaign and Popcorn Sale 2018 Gather your unit’s leadership team and join us!
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Pack your bags and come to your School Night to Join Scouting and Popcorn training.
• Wednesday, July 11
- Camp Buffalo 7:00-9:00 PM 9400 N Boy Scout Rd, Monticello, IN 47960
• Thursday, July 12
- Crossroads Community Church 6:30-8:30 PM 4254 S 00 EW, Kokomo, IN 46902
• Tuesday, July 17
- Cary Camp 6:30-8:30 PM 6286 State Road 26 E, Lafayette, IN 47905
• Wednesday, July 18
- Calvary Presbyterian Church 7:00-9:00 PM 701 Spencer St, Logansport, IN 46947
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"Throughout my life and career, I have continually been impressed with the importance of integrity - whether it was growing up as a Boy Scout, working in one of my first jobs as a university janitor, or be
ing a leader in a Fortune 500 company." -
Rex Tillerson
Camper Savings Day
(Early Bird deadline)
is May 15th.
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Summer 2018
10 Reasons Why Boy Scout Summer Camp is the Absolute Best
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Let’s get something straight, up-front. Boy Scout camp, at least the one I attend, is no glitzy affair. The food in the mess hall, where they feed each camper for a couple of bucks a day, isn’t very good. The outhouses sometimes blanket the campsites with a low-hanging layer of stench that can be quite foul. The weather is mostly tough to endure; it’s difficult to sleep when you’re perspiring (but, hey, it is summer). And the open-flapped tents allow raiding parties of raccoons to come and go freely… all night long. Despite all of that, it’s ten of my most favorite days of every year. Here’s why:
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Start your Training Today
Are you trained for your position as a Scout leader? Anyone having direct contact with a Scout should make the time to train for their specific position. This training ensures the safety of both adult and scout and provides the opportunity for leaders to deliver a quality program. Experience and desire to be a leader are admirable qualities. Add to that the specific training and you will take your skills to a new level. To learn what training is specific to your position, visit
http://my.scouting.org
, click on training, your specific area
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*Note: Youth Protection and Hazardous Weather Training are both mandatory moving forward within the Sagamore Council.
Now Accepting Nominations for the Cub Scout Leader Training Award
We like to ensure that our Scouts have the best trained leaders, and to recognize those leaders for their dedication. This month, we highlight the Cub Scout Leader Training Award. These den leaders will have completed training, tenure and performance requirements. Trainings required to earn this award are, Fast Start Training, Basic leader Training for your position and Youth Protection Training. You will also be required to participate in roundtable or a pow wow or University of Scouting. To apply for the award please click the button below.
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Cub Scout Day Camp
Save the date for Cub Scout Day Camp! We have four camps to choose from, each one on a different week.
June 5 - 8:
Cass County 4H Fairgrounds
June 19 - 22:
Jackson Morrow Park
June 26 - 29:
Jasper County 4H Fairgrounds
July 24 - 27:
Cary Camp
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Some kids avoid obstacles.
Scouts overcome them.
The life lessons learned in Scouting form a foundation to embrace opportunity and overcome obstacles in life.
- A fun and safe environment to learn and grow while developing interests and skills
- Character building and development centered around good morals and values
- The chance to learn life skills that help Scouts be successful adults and contributing members of society
- Exciting outdoor experiences kids love like hiking, camping, mountain biking, and more
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Cub Scout Adventure Camp
Exploring the stars and the universe! Where the Milk Way has no limits, here at Cary Camp! Don’t forget to check out our
Parent and Leaders guide!
Join us for Cub Scout Adventure camp and sign your scouts up
here!
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Job title: Camp Caretaker
Location: Franklin L. Cary Camp, Lafayette, IN
Summary: The Camp Caretaker is the primary representative of the Council and the camp property to all guests, staff, volunteers, and contractors who visit the property. Reporting to the Camp Ranger and Scout Executive, the Camp Caretaker gives primary oversight to security, maintenance, cleanliness, and customer service.
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